The soul has this proof of divinity: that divine things delight it.

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.

Most people fancy themselves innocent of those crimes of which they cannot be convicted.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.

The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires.

Fate rules the affairs of men, with no recognizable order.

It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own impetuosity.